Michael Landon was an American actor and filmmaker (1936-1991). He starred as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza and later created, produced, starred in, often directed, and scripted episodes of Little House on the Prairie. Landon also appeared in the film Little House: Look Back To Yesterday with Melissa Gilbert, the series Highway to Heaven, and the film Us. Beyond his acting roles, Landon directed the film It's Good to Be Alive and produced the films Little House: Bless All the Dear Children and Love is Forever. He also released the single Be Patient With Me.